Cash Application Accountant

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Accounting

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

Job Description:

The Cash Applications Specialist is responsible for processing customer receipts and adjustments in an accurate and timely manner for specific business sectors and countries serviced by GS Manila.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Processes and reconciles cash receipts, bank statement and remittance advice.
• Ensures that all incoming payments applied are balanced, free of discrepancies and conform to policies and procedures
• Works closely with Collections team for customer payment and claims reconciliation
• Prepares customer's statement of account, requests for refunds and write-offs/write-ons when there are credits on the customer's account
• Generates and reconciles closing reports
• Ensures service levels and targets are met as per Service Level Agreements.
• Ensures proper and timely escalation of issues so that they are resolved to meet internal and external expectations
• Identifies opportunities and participates in process improvement projects within the Cash Applications and AR reporting process
• Ensures all process documentations are current.
• Support internal or external audits as needed.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

- 1 to 2 years or more in AR/Cash Applications role preferably in MNC/Shared services

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of JDE and/or SAP is a plus
• Technology proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent data entry and processing skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage time and multiple deadlines
• Must possess ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience in shared services center of a multinational corporation desirable

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, Accounting, Accounting Policies, AI Judgement Integration, Analytical Reasoning, Audit Management, Budgeting, Business Behavior, Communication, Controls Compliance, Cost Management, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Issue Escalation, Learning Agility, Numerically Savvy, Relationship Building, Versatility